Sentey Harmoniq Pro Real 5.1 Gs-4840 sp
Use - Windows 7 64 bit w/ over 60 Steam PC Games plus some Origin Games & Blizzard Games
Software - Plug and Play Windows Software which automatically loads, plus lastest software from Sentey Website for these headphones.
Settings:
Harmoniq Software:
System Input = 8 Channel
System Output = 6 Speakers
DPS = Off [no virtual]
Equalizer = Default
Environment Size = Medium
All Environment Enhancement Options = None Applied
Optional:
In Windows Sound Options with Headphones Plugged into a USB 2.0 slot:
Right Click the USB Speaker Symbol and select "Speaker Configuration" from the Drop Down Menu.
Make sure 7.1 Speakers are selected (they should be automatically). And for the tick boxes, check "Full Range Speakers" for Front, side and Surround Speakers [Enabled].
On the Manual Control Knob attached to the Headphone USB Cable. Back Off by 1/3 Front, Rear, and Center Speakers, which will raise the volume of the Subwoofer Speaker in the Headphones and give you more control over how much bass you want.
* With these proper settings, games sound great.
* If you have games that have 5.1 surround sound in the sound options of the game, enable it. Otherwise games that don't have this option seem to automatically enable the full sound. In fact I'm positive they do, Skyrim is a good example.
* The subwoofer may not be what you expect, but sounds good with all games I've tried. Without the right settings, the Subwoofer may sound like you're in a barrel and very poor quality. With the right settings, it's good. With movies, it's absolutely great. It's as strong as you want to make it.
After downloading and installing newest software from Sentey, and making the right settings with in that software, these headphones are very user friendly. Just plug it into the usb slot and it automatically starts working. When you unplug it from the computer, your normal computer speakers will automatically start working again.
By the way, I use this with a 3 meter USB extension Male to Female USB cable, for a total of almost 20 feet of cable. The works perfectly, and makes it easier to unplug the headphones as well since I don't have to reach to the back of my computer. I just unplug it from the extension USB cable.
The only challenge was Diablo 3, but with the right settings even that turned out good enough.
* The Mic. I did not try the mic. But, it does fold back easily to be out of the way.
* Comfort. These are very comfortable headphones. I can wear them all day long. They are extremely comfortable for me.
* Construction and Quality of Materials. Very good, sturdy, well designed, durable.
Games I've tried this with: Skyrim, Dues Ex Human Revolution, Dead Space 1, Dead Space 3, Diablo 3, Dead Island, Doom 3, Crisis 3.
Movies I've tried this with: Doom and Alien.
Closing thoughts: Without the right settings, these headphones will not sound quite right in games. After you set the settings like I mentioned here, you "may" only occasionally want to adjust one of the settings on the control doggle attached to the cord, like center channel volume or subwoofer volume, but even transitioning from game to game or movie to movie, or game to movies, I don't really need to touch it or adjust anything. Once it's set, it's set.
These by the way are real 5.1 sound. And the difference between virtual and real is significant. Real 5.1 is MUCH better then a virtual effect produced from only a 2 speaker system. These really open everything up. I love the fact that you can control the volume of the individual center, side and rear speakers. In games and movies, voices for example usually come through the center channel, so you can have the voice volume exactly how you like. I have to tell you, these headphones are the best headphones ever. But I almost sent them back at first, because my settings weren't right and the sub didn't sound quite right in games.
Even still, in Diablo 3, the bass doesn't seem deep enough, although the bass is loud enough. And it seems too much over to the right side of my head (because the subwoofer is only in one ear piece, the right side). But I know it's not a problem with the headphones because in movies it's rich and deep, and you can't even tell that the sub is only in one ear piece since it penetrates your entire skull, in a good way.
P.S. The Harmoniq software will actually control the settings in the Windows sound speaker options menu. But you may want to go in once as I mentioned, to select the boxes for "Full Range Speakers" for front, side and rear.
And I get no "crackles" here whatsoever, or any other sound artifacts, as one reviewer mentioned. It's just clean, excellent sound. I highly recommend these. I'm not a paid reviewer, and I did not receive any free headphones or anything of that nature. I'm just trying to help people because I know how hard it is to research these types of items. I spent 20 hours researching before deciding on these. I'm very happy I did, and would buy them over again above any others in a heartbeat, especially after experiencing real 5.1 sound. The sound separation is just better.
Update:
For Diablo 3, the Best settings are
Input = 6 channel
Output = 4 Speaker.
Diablo 3 has never sounded better. This also shows their software can come in really handy. I love these headphones more than ever with each passing day. I'm almost tempted to get another pair incase anything happens to this one.
| Special Feature | Surround Sound, Noise Cancellation, Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | HappinessDuck |
| Item model number | GS-4840SP* |
| Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 12.5 x 8.1 x 5.4 inches |
| ASIN | B00MMRYO0Q |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 27, 2014 |
